[ˌæliˈɡeiʃən]
n. 主张,断言,辩解;(尤指无证据的)宣称,指控,假说
例:
The allegations against him were never proved. 指责他的事从来没有证实过。
He has made certain allegations against the company. 他已经对这家公司提出了若干指控。
The governor of the prison is investigating allegations that a prisoner was attacked and beaten by a prison warder. 典狱长正在调查监狱看守人员攻击和殴打一名犯人的指控。